After requesting a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, superstar guard James Harden is the center of attention in the NBA world. All eyes are on him to see where he lands next.
An NBA writer has proposed a 3 team trade deal between the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Sixers involving Harden. Here is the trade idea!
The James Harden Trade Proposal
- The Indiana Pacers will receive Marcus Morris Sr., Jason Preston, a 2024 Second Round Draft Pick (Indiana Pacers), a 2024 Second Round Draft Pick (New York Knicks), a 2029 Second Round Draft Pick (Philadelphia 76ers), and a 2029 Second Draft Pick (Los Angeles Clippers).
- The Philadelphia 76ers will receive Norman Powell, Buddy Hield, and a 2029 First-Round Draft Pick (Los Angeles Lakers).
- The Los Angeles Clippers will receive James Harden.
James Harden’s Cozy Huddle with Lakers’ Stars Sparks Trade Frenzy Amid Sixers’ Dilemma
After requesting the trade from the Sixers, Harden has been spotted meeting with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. According to an NBA Insider, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers star Leonard and George wants their team to acquire Harden to become serious title contenders.
The Sixers’ superstar guard is a ten-time NBA All-Star. Harden is a close friend of the Lakers’ guard Russell Westbrook. Both the point guards were teammates in the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
High Price Halts Harden Trade: Sixers Struggle as NBA Buzz Grows
After Harden’s trade request, the Sixers were eagerly looking for a team to trade him, but since their asking price for Harden was too high, no teams showed interest in the star guard.
Harden has picked up his player option worth $35.6 million for the next regular NBA season in June. However, he hasn’t been acquired by any team due to a steep asking price.
The Sixers are willing to retain Harden as they want to be the contenders for the next season with players like Harden and Joel Embiid. However, Harden has announced his departure and will never again play with the Sixers in his life, as reported by Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
I present to you Russell Westbrook’s only friend on the court ever besides teammates: James Harden 💯 pic.twitter.com/XzRqYpMgU0
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) September 14, 2023
James Harden’s Career Average, Stats, and Next Destination
Harden played a total of 58 games in the last season for the Sixers, where he averaged around 21 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game while scoring 44.1% of the shots from the field, 38.5% of the shots from the 3 point line, and 86.7% of the shots from the free throw line.
The veteran shooting guard led the Sixers with his highest assist in every regular game for the second time in his career.
Harden could land in the Clippers if the Sixers make a good framework with them. However, neither team has shown interest in trading James Harden.
